GCC States Reaffirm Commitment to Confronting Gaza Crisis
(MENAFN) During the 165th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held in Kuwait on Monday, foreign ministers from member states reaffirmed their solidarity and firm commitment to confronting the escalating humanitarian and security issues in Gaza.
In the session’s concluding statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, who presided over the meeting, emphasized the GCC’s ongoing proactive role in maintaining regional stability and securing a prosperous future for Gulf citizens.
He reiterated the council’s urgent demand for an immediate stop to the “Israeli violations” in Gaza, pressing for enhanced international responsibility, civilian protection, and recognition of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
GCC ministers also confirmed their steadfast support for Iraq’s stability and development.
The session featured a dialogue between GCC representatives and Japan, where Japan conveyed its interest in expanding cooperation in energy, trade, and investment sectors. GCC officials, however, insisted that any partnership be grounded in mutual respect and an acknowledgment of the council’s development goals, urging Tokyo to accelerate progress toward a balanced free trade agreement that safeguards Gulf interests.
Additionally, Gulf ministers called on Japan to adopt more explicit support for Palestinian statehood.
Formed in 1981, the GCC is a political and economic alliance of six oil-rich countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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